# Shift vs SigmaOS

| Attribute | Shift | SigmaOS |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 71.3 (18% (low)) | 66.9 (26% (low)) |
| description.long | A browser that lets you organize apps and tabs into dedicated spaces for different tasks, with integrated security protections, password management, and AI capabilities. | A macOS web browser focused on reducing digital distractions through ad-free browsing and streamlined navigation, built on WebKit for performance and privacy while supporting Chromium extensions. |
| integrations.count | - | 4 |
| integrations.list | - | `[{"name":"Grammarly"},{"name":"LastPass"},{"name":"Honey"},{"name":"Todoist"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"CA","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"windows":true}` | `{"mac":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free forever","features":["5 Spaces","10 apps per Space","Email and chatbot support"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"spaces":"5","apps_per_space":"10"}},{"free":false,"name":"Advanced","summary":"$199.99/year","features":["Unlimited Spaces","Unlimited apps per Space","Expanded Shift AI usage","Priority customer support with video calling"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":199.99,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"spaces":"unlimited","apps_per_space":"unlimited"}},{"free":false,"name":"Team","features":["Consolidated billing","Central dashboard for management"],"contactSales":true}],"summary":"Free tier with 5 spaces, or $199.99/year for unlimited spaces and expanded AI features","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://shift.com/pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-18T22:08:41.681Z","startingPrice":{"amount":199.99,"period":"year","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["year"]}` | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Personal","summary":"Free forever","features":["Ad-free browsing","One-click navigation","Tab locking and renaming","Chromium extension support","RAM optimization","Intelligent Tracking Protection","WebKit security"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Free forever with core browser features","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"$20/month (50% discount for students and educators)","features":["All Personal features","Unlimited Airis usage"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":20,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Enhanced features with unlimited Airis usage","contactSales":false}],"summary":"Free tier; Pro at $20/month with 50% student/educator discount","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://sigmaos.com","retrievedAt":"2026-08-18T22:05:48.581Z","startingPrice":{"amount":20,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | high | mid |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":199.99,"currency":"USD"}` | `{"amount":20,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| security.gdpr | yes | - |

## Capabilities (Browser Productivity)

| Capability | Shift | SigmaOS |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Deployment model | - | - |
| Chrome extension webstore compatibility | - | - |
| Vertical tab sidebar layout | - | - |
| Split screen web panels in single window | - | - |
| Multi account cookie isolation containers | - | - |
| Cmd k command palette global search | - | - |
| Native ad and tracker blocking engine | - | - |
| Collaborative shared workspaces and folders | - | - |
| Memory suspension inactive tab freezing | - | - |
| Generative AI LLM page summarization | - | - |
| SOC2 type ii | - | - |
| ISO 27001 | - | - |
| Pricing model | - | - |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T16:38:39.319Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*